A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-02 - 1910-04-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser, Howard and Lee. Magnificent programmers. New films. Three new artistes coming. The popular Victoria Cinematograph has been transferred to the above…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-05
Summary:

The new Empire, opposite the Central Market, made an auspicious opening last night in presence of a 'full house,' the guests of the proprietors. Each lady guest, upon entering, was presented with a bouquet. The programme was a specially selected one for the occasion. Performances by Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-29
Summary:

New York, Feb. 12 – A School for Dramatic Art for Animals has been started at Fort Lee, N.J., by Paul Bourgeois for the benefit of cinematograph companies. He has a collection of various animals, including lions and elephants.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Another complete change of programme of Fredony Vaudeville Company. Performers include Bluffo, Lee Chung Sun, Doremifa, Tessie Turner, Asta Ericksen and Mlle. Leona. 'Will Power' (Drama) is one of those perfect photo dramas.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

Fredony, the performer with an inexhaustible box of tricks, will present tonight at the Victoria his fourth change of programme. Performance by Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun and Miss Tessie Turner. In the first part, the romantic Pathe photoplay 'Willpower' will be presented.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-18
Summary:

Last night Fredony presented an entirely new programme, including a performance from Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun, Miss Tessie Turner, Misses Erickson and Leona. The supporting picture programme was a very interesting one, with Pathe's photoplay 'Willpower.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-09 - 1920-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m. and tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lucille Lee Stewart in 'The Ninety and Nine.' Also 'His Last Scent.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in 'The Ninety and Nine,' a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris. 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris, 'The Ninety and Nine.' Today at 2.30 p.m. and tonight at 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight in the Wonder City of Bagdad the Ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin [sic] in WM. Fox's $500,000 dreamplay 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 24 remarks: 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-20
Summary:

Come and be young again tonight in the wonder city of Bagdad the ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin in Wm. Fox's $500,000 dream play, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' Prices at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents. Children half price. At the performance $1.00 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-22
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 20 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Fox's 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' featuring Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin. Prices: at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents, children half price; at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The construction of what, when completed, will be the largest cinema in the Colony, is being rapidly pushed ahead under the supervision of the contractor. Lee Kee, who at the same time is its owner. The 'Star' Cinema, as the new theatre has been named, is conveniently situated at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Makebelieves.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Charles Ray, the famous Thomas H. Ince star, is the central figure of the story of 'Playing the Game,' his newest Paramount picture, which has just been released. Film synopsis included. 'Playing the Game' is said to be one of the best pictures in which Mr. Ray has been seen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Doris Lee is the leading lady for Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in his newest Paramount picture, 'Playing the Game,' which is to be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow. The film was written by Julien Josephson. Others in the supporting cast include Robert Mckim, Lillian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

An argument for the 'back to the soil' movement is disclosed in 'Playing the Game,' the newest Paramount picture featuring Charles Ray, the popular Thomas H. Ince star. This picture will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre. The photography by Chester Lyons and the support chief…